Four Spindle Tapper
This machine was designed to handle a range of parts with little changeover time. The tap feed and speed are controlled by the interface panel; the operator simply selects the part number from the screen. The part loader is adjusted with a hand wheel. The spacing of the grippers is displayed on the interface panel. The transfer and tap head are both servo driven. With the servo motor, precise acceleration and position can be obtained. Since the tap head is servo driven it can instantly adjust to any speed changes in the tap spindles.
The electrical box is neatly wired, and with plenty of room to work too. This machine is equipped with a regeneration unit for the tap head motor, which is 50 hp! With the regeneration unit the motor can go from full speed one direction to full speed the other direction in just over half a second! This allows the parts to cycle through the machine rather quickly (up to 58 parts per minute). The customer wanted an A/C unit on this box so we mounted one to the door. (On the other side of the open door).
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